How To Lay Tile Floor

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How to lay tile floor.

Laying tile over a plywood subfloor can be tricky but if you prepare the sub floor properly your tile floor will last for a lifetime. Read this article to find out everything you need to know about laying a tile floor from measuring and layout to cutting and laying tile. Floor or wall indoors or out and tile type and size are all factors. Tile floors are an attractive functional option for kitchens bathrooms laundry rooms and entryways.

Setting tile is fairly straightforward if you begin in the center of the room and work your way out. Keep in mind that floor tiles should be laid with the first tile centered in the middle of the floor working onward from that. To prepare the floor you ll need to lay fiberglass or cement backer board as a base then apply a leveling compound to even out any holes or divets. When you re ready to lay the tile you ll need to start from the exact center of the floor and lay the tile in lines toward either wall leaving a small space between each tile.

If your tile floors are worn or chipped or you re simply ready for an upgrade follow this guide to learn how to install a tile floor yourself. Before you start remember that using the correct trowel and mortar is critical to a successful tile project. You can rent a truck or tools that you need to haul materials or complete a project.